Hospice Massage Therapist

Ecumen•Duluth, MN

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About The Position

Ecumen Hospice is hiring a part-time Massage Therapist to provide massage therapy services under the direction of the Clinical Director and according to each hospice patient’s unique plan of care. The role serves patients in the Duluth area and focuses on comfort, symptom relief, and quality of life. The position requires local travel and is scheduled on weekdays, generally from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., across two full days and one half day every two weeks; some Thursdays are required. The posting lists both 48 hours and 40 scheduled hours per two weeks. Ecumen is a nonprofit senior living provider that serves older adults through housing, healthcare, and services. Its hospice mission is to provide comfort and quality of life while honoring and supporting individuals in the later stages of life. The targeted pay range is $28.00–$31.00 per hour; actual new-hire pay may depend on experience, qualifications, certifications, licenses, and education.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
At least 1 year of clinical massage therapy experience.
Successful completion of a massage therapy certification course.
Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing.
Ability to follow facility safety rules, regulations, policies, and procedures, including those concerning vulnerable adult and abuse policies, HIPAA, residents’ rights, universal precautions, AWAIR, OSHA, right-to-know requirements, SDS, ADA, HUD policies and procedures, and fair housing laws and regulations.

Nice To Haves

Current certification through the National Certification Board for Therapeutic Massage & Bodywork (NCBTMB).
Previous experience in home health, hospice, or a senior care environment.

Responsibilities

Assess patients for appropriate medical indication for massage therapy and evaluate the effectiveness of treatment.
Guide and assist patients through massage therapy interventions intended to alleviate symptoms such as anxiety, depression, isolation, agitation, restlessness, sleeplessness, pain, muscle tension, circulation concerns, stiffness, contractures, and limited mobility, while promoting relaxation and comfort.
Use gentle techniques, including slow strokes, passive movements, and comfort touch, to promote relaxation.
Address physical and emotional distress, focusing on comfort and pain relief.
Use interventions such as manual lymphatic drainage, aromatherapy, reflexology, and/or energy work when applicable.
Maintain schedules and required records, including clinical notes, charting, and coordination notes; incorporate records into the patient’s clinical record within 24 hours of each session and update them as needed.
Educate the clinical team on the appropriateness of treatment and any contraindications.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Travel locally to provide services.